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The Descent

A woman goes on vacation with her friends after her husband and daughter encounter a tragic accident. One year later she goes hiking with her friends and they get trapped in the cave. With a lack of supply, they struggle to survive and they meet strange blood thirsty creatures. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Horror, Thriller), release year 2005, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Descent

A woman goes on vacation with her friends after her husband and daughter encounter a tragic accident. One year later she goes hiking with her friends and they get trapped in the cave. With a lack of supply, they struggle to survive and they meet strange blood thirsty creatures.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Horror, Thriller), release year 2005, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2005
  • Released 04 Aug 2006
  • Runtime 99 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.2/10 from 270,097 votes
  • Metascore 71/100
  • Genres Adventure, Horror, Thriller
  • Languages English, Swedish
  • Countries United Kingdom

Cast

Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid

Direction and writing

Directed by: Neil Marshall

Written by: Neil Marshall

Awards and recognition

8 wins & 22 nominations total

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